KINGS of PARTHIA. Pakoros I. Circa AD 78-120. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 11.76 g, 12h). Seleukia on the Tigris mint. Dated 389 SE (AD 78). Near VF.Electronic Auction 553 Oriental Greek, Billon Sold For $ 180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of PARTHIA. Pakoros I. Circa AD 78-120. BI Tetradrachm (25mm, 11.76 g, 12h). Seleukia on the Tigris mint. Dated 389 SE (AD 78). Diademed bust left; B to right / Pakoros seated left, receiving wreath from Tyche standing left, holding scepter; year above. Cf. Sellwood 73.1-6 (Pacorus II; for type); cf. Sunrise 430 (same); cf. Shore 394 (same). Find patina, some porosity and minor smoothing, double strike on reverse. Near VF. Struck on a compact flan. |